Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 measures 58,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 26,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 at 32,0 feet (2007). At 122 lbs and 46 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 carries 65 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 at 58,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 at 32,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeCruisers Yachts
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model310 Express
Model560 Express
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches192
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 7 in. (4.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters4.14
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches163
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - DetailDiesel: 12,200 lbs. (5,534 kg) Gas: 11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg)
Weight - Detail46,000 lbs. (20,865 kg)
Weight - kg5533.82
Weight - kg20865.23
Weight - lbs.122
Weight - lbs.46
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 7 in. (5.1 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters5.05
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches199
Length - Meters9.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet58
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 3 in. (9.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]58 ft. (17.7 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail650 gal. (2,461 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2460.52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity149 gal. (564 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Headnot available
Head(2) Vacuflush® with holding tank